What Is Modified Comparative Negligence in South Carolina?

Posted in Personal Injury on October 24, 2024

Modified comparative negligence is the legal concept South Carolina uses to attribute legal liability to the parties involved in negligence cases. South Carolina’s modified comparative negligence rule allows accident victims to recover damages even if they were partially responsible for the incident. Under South Carolina’s modified comparative negligence rule, victims can recover compensation if they… read more

Can I File a Personal Injury Claim If I’m Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Posted in Personal Injury,Workers Compensation on September 30, 2024

Are you dealing with a workplace injury or occupational illness because of someone else’s wrongful actions or inaction? If so, you might wonder whether you can file a personal injury claim while receiving workers’ compensation benefits.  What Is the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Personal Injury Claims in South Carolina?  Workers’ compensation and personal injury… read more

Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws in South Carolina

Posted in Personal Injury on September 19, 2024

Car seat laws differ from state to state and have also developed over time as legislators have learned more about how to best keep children safe. For example, car seat laws in South Carolina require parents to start with rear-facing car seats before graduating first to forward-facing seats and then to booster seats. Here are… read more

Should You Replace a Seat Belt After a Car Accident?

Posted in Personal Injury on August 19, 2024

As car accident survivors assess the damage to their vehicles after a collision, a potential question is, “Should you replace a seat belt after a car accident?” The short answer is that it depends on the severity of the crash and the seat belt’s condition. In many cases, replacing the seat belt is the best… read more

Is South Carolina a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?

Posted in Personal Injury on June 26, 2024

The patchwork of auto insurance laws in the United States often creates confusion for drivers, particularly if they’re new residents or are visiting from out of state. If you’re new to the Palmetto State, you might wonder: Is South Carolina a no-fault state? The answer is no. Like most states, South Carolina uses a fault-based… read more

Avoiding Road Rage: Essential Tips and Common Triggers

Posted in Personal Injury on May 14, 2024

Do you sometimes feel your blood pressure rising when another driver cuts you off or follows too closely? Getting angry on the road can quickly escalate into a dangerous road rage incident, which could, in turn, spiral into an avoidable accident. Fortunately, there are techniques for keeping your cool and defusing tense situations. At The Melonakos Law… read more

What Are the Odds of Winning a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Posted in Personal Injury on May 7, 2024

Did you recently lose someone close to you because of someone else’s wrongful actions or inaction? If so, you might have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. With a successful wrongful death claim, you can hold the responsible party accountable, demand justice for your loved one, and recover fair compensation for your family. But what… read more

Do You Have to Replace Seatbelts After an Accident?

Posted in Personal Injury on October 31, 2023

Bent bumpers, broken glass, and crumpled hoods – obviously, these parts must be replaced following a car accident. But what about other, less obvious components that also undergo stress in a collision – namely, the seatbelt? Seatbelts are crucial safety devices, but can they continue to work as intended after a car crash that puts… read more

Motorcycle Lane Splitting vs. Lane Filtering: What’s the Difference?

Posted in Personal Injury on September 27, 2023

As smaller vehicles, motorcycles can do some things the larger vehicles they share the roads with can’t. Motorcyclists can execute certain special maneuvers, among them practices like lane splitting and lane filtering that could make it easier to keep moving when traffic is slow or stopped. Unfortunately, these maneuvers can also present a risk to… read more

South Carolina Golf Cart Laws

Posted in Personal Injury on September 5, 2023

State law in South Carolina allows qualified drivers to operate golf carts on public roads and streets under certain circumstances and with limitations. Drivers must meet specific requirements to drive golf carts in public. Before you take your golf cart onto a public street or road, you should review the golf cart rules in South… read more